Senior Forensic Specialist

Barclays; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits for a skilled Digital Forensic Specialist to join a leading digital forensic team within a prominent universal bank. This role focuses on leading intricate investigations into cyber incidents, enhancing the organization's investigative capabilities, and safeguarding against insider threats. You will be responsible for collecting and analyzing digital evidence, implementing effective incident response procedures, and contributing to legal proceedings. Join a dynamic environment where your expertise will drive significant improvements in cybersecurity measures and help protect against potential threats.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in digital forensic investigations and cyber incident analysis.
• Professional certifications in digital forensics are essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead investigations into cyber incidents and collect digital evidence.
• Implement incident response procedures and conduct post-incident analysis.

Skills

Digital Forensic Investigation

Digital Forensic certification(s)

Corporate / Law enforcement investigation experience

Python scripting/programming

Network / Cloud / AI experience

People management

Tools

Digital Forensic Tooling

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Digital Forensic Specialist to join a market-leading Digital Forensic and Investigations team within a prominent British universal bank with a significant global presence. This role involves leading complex digital forensic and cyber incident investigations, aiming to deliver positive outcomes for both internal and external stakeholders. You will enhance the organisation's investigative capability and safeguard against insider threats by driving change and implementing effective solutions.

To be successful as a Senior Forensic Specialist, you should have:

1. Ample Digital Forensic Investigation skills and mindset
2. Professional Digital Forensic certification(s), with experience utilising industry-standard Digital Forensic Tooling
3. Experience as a Corporate / Law enforcement investigator, with PEACE / interview experience

Other highly valued skills include:

• Prior people management experience
• Python scripting / programming experience / certification(s)
• Network / Cloud / AI experience

You may be assessed on key skills relevant for success in the role, such as risk and controls, change and transformation, business acumen, strategic thinking, and digital and technology skills, as well as job-specific technical skills.

This role offers the option to work from the following office locations: London, Radbroke, and Knutsford.

Purpose of the role

To investigate and analyse digital evidence related to cyber incidents, security incidents, insider threats, and incidents contravening Barclays policies, processes, and potential criminal activity.

Accountabilities

• Identify cybercrimes and determine the nature of incidents such as malware, insider threats, digital fraud, or employee wrongdoing that breach Barclays policies and processes.
• Collect digital evidence by gathering, preserving, and documenting data in a forensically sound manner to ensure admissibility for legal and employee tribunals/proceedings.
• Implement incident response procedures, ensuring swift investigative actions, containment of threats, and conducting post-incident analysis to understand root causes and prevent future occurrences.
• Identify and trace individuals suspected of breaches of policy, employee wrongdoing, or potential criminal activities using Digital Forensic best practices.
• Support legal proceedings by presenting findings, preparing reports, and collaborating with legal professionals to ensure adherence to legal standards.
• Provide security improvements by offering insights from investigation findings to enhance cybersecurity measures and prevent future incidents.
• Maintain skills and knowledge in Cyber Forensic Investigations and Incident Response to stay updated on technological advances, threats, legal changes, and professional development.

Assistant Vice President Expectations

• Consult on complex issues; advise People Leaders to support issue resolution.
• Identify risk mitigation strategies and develop policies/procedures supporting control and governance.
• Manage risk and strengthen controls related to the work performed.
• Collaborate across areas to contribute to organizational objectives.
• Analyze data from multiple sources to solve problems creatively and effectively.
• Communicate complex or sensitive information clearly.
• Influence stakeholders to achieve desired outcomes.

All colleagues are expected to demonstrate Barclays Values of Respect, Integrity, Service, Excellence, and Stewardship, as well as the Barclays Mindset of Empower, Challenge, and Drive.